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AstroNova Inc (ALOT)



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Upturn Advisory Summary
04/01/2025: ALOT (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -37.24% | Avg. Invested days 25 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
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Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 109.35M USD | Price to earnings Ratio 17.31 | 1Y Target Price 26 |
Price to earnings Ratio 17.31 | 1Y Target Price 26 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 11819 | Beta 0.56 | 52 Weeks Range 8.33 - 18.25 | Updated Date 03/30/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 8.33 - 18.25 | Updated Date 03/30/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) 0.84 |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
Revenue by Geography
Geography revenue - Year on Year
Earnings Date
Report Date 2025-03-20 | When Before Market | Estimate - | Actual - |
Profitability
Profit Margin 4.2% | Operating Margin (TTM) 2.62% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 4.5% | Return on Equity (TTM) 7.19% |
Valuation
Trailing PE 17.31 | Forward PE - | Enterprise Value 113355234 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.44 |
Enterprise Value 113355234 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.44 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.74 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 9.38 | Shares Outstanding 7520570 | Shares Floating 6071734 |
Shares Outstanding 7520570 | Shares Floating 6071734 | ||
Percent Insiders 11.67 | Percent Institutions 49.52 |
Analyst Ratings
Rating - | Target Price 26 | Buy - | Strong Buy - |
Buy - | Strong Buy - | ||
Hold - | Sell - | Strong Sell - | |
Strong Sell - |
Upturn AI SWOT
AstroNova Inc

Company Overview
History and Background
AstroNova, Inc. was founded in 1969 as Astro-Med, Inc. Originally focused on aerospace instrumentation, it evolved into specialized printing systems and data acquisition solutions. Milestones include developing high-speed printing technologies and expanding into new markets.
Core Business Areas
- Test & Measurement: Provides data acquisition systems and supplies for aerospace, automotive, and general industrial applications.
- Product Identification: Offers specialty printers and supplies used for a variety of applications, including labels, tags, and direct-to-package printing, including QuickLabel Systems.
- Aerospace: Developing airborne printers and services for use by airlines and aircraft manufactures.
Leadership and Structure
Greg Woods is the President and CEO. The company has a traditional hierarchical structure with functional departments for sales, marketing, engineering, and manufacturing.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- QuickLabel Systems: Digital label printers and supplies for in-house label production. This segment faces competition from Epson, Primera Technology, and Memjet-based printers. AstroNova does not generally release specific market share data per product.
- Data Acquisition Systems: High-speed data acquisition and recording systems for various applications. Key competitors include National Instruments (now part of Emerson Electric), Keysight Technologies, and Tektronix.
- Airborne Printer: Airborne printers for flight deck, cabin and maintenance printing. Key competitors include Honeywell and Teledyne Controls.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The specialty printing and data acquisition industries are characterized by technological innovation, demanding applications, and highly competitive markets. Aerospace is also a very competitive environment.
Positioning
AstroNova positions itself as a provider of high-performance, niche solutions for demanding applications. Its competitive advantages include specialized technical expertise and a focus on specific market segments.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The TAM is estimated to be in the billions of dollars, encompassing specialty printing, data acquisition, and aerospace printing markets. AstroNova, with its targeted approach, aims to capture a significant portion within its chosen niches.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Specialized technology and expertise
- Strong customer relationships in niche markets
- High-performance products
- Established brand reputation
Weaknesses
- Smaller scale compared to major competitors
- Dependence on specific industries
- Limited marketing resources
- Susceptibility to economic cycles
Opportunities
- Expanding into new geographic markets
- Developing innovative products for emerging applications
- Acquiring complementary technologies or businesses
- Leveraging digital transformation trends
Threats
- Intense competition from larger players
- Technological obsolescence
- Economic downturns
- Fluctuations in raw material prices
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- KEYS
- EMR
- HPQ
Competitive Landscape
AstroNova competes with larger companies that have greater resources. It differentiates itself through specialization and customer focus, but faces challenges in scale and marketing reach.
Major Acquisitions
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Historical Growth data is not available.
Future Projections: Future projections data is not available.
Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives have included product development in digital label printing and data acquisition, as well as expansion into new vertical markets.
Summary
AstroNova is a niche player with specialized technology and strong customer relationships. It faces competition from larger companies and must continue to innovate and expand into new markets to sustain growth. Its long-term success depends on its ability to adapt to technological changes and economic conditions. The company's smaller size and limited marketing resources are drawbacks that need to be addressed.
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Sources and Disclaimers
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- Analyst Estimates
Disclaimers:
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About AstroNova Inc
Exchange NASDAQ | Headquaters West Warwick, RI, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 1984-09-07 | President, CEO & Director Mr. Gregory A. Woods | ||
Sector Technology | Industry Computer Hardware | Full time employees 365 | Website https://www.astronovainc.com |
Full time employees 365 | Website https://www.astronovainc.com |
AstroNova, Inc. designs, develops, manufactures, and distributes specialty printers, and data acquisition and analysis systems in the United States, Europe, Asia, Canada, Central and South America, and internationally. The company operates in two segments, Product Identification (PI) and Test & Measurement (T&M). The PI segment offers tabletop and production-ready digital color label printers, and OEM printing systems under the QuickLabel brand; digital color label mini-presses and inline printing systems under the TrojanLabel brand; and label materials, tags material, inks, toners, and thermal transfer ribbions under the GetLabels brand. This segment also develops and licenses various specialized software programs to design and manage labels and print images; and provides training and support. This segment serves chemicals, cosmetics, food and beverage, medical products, nutraceuticals, pharmaceuticals, and other industries; and brand owners, label converters, commercial printers, and packaging manufacturers. The T&M segment offers airborne printing solutions, such as ToughWriter used to print hard copies of navigation maps, arrival and departure information, flight itineraries, weather maps, performance data, passenger data, and various air traffic control data; ToughSwitch, an ethernet switches used to connect multiple computers or Ethernet devices; TMX data acquisition systems; Daxus DXS-100 distributed data acquisition platform; SmartCorder DDX100 portable data acquisition systems for facility and field testing; and Everest EV-5000, a digital strip chart recording system used primarily in aerospace and defense. This segment serves aerospace and aerospace and defense, automotive, commercial airline, energy, manufacturing, and transportation industries. The company was formerly known as Astro-Med, Inc. and changed its name to AstroNova, Inc. in May 2016. AstroNova, Inc. was incorporated in 1969 and is headquartered in West Warwick, Rhode Island.
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